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Minnesota Vikings News and Rumors

Vikings now considering site near Metrodome

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

With the proposal to build a new Vikings stadium at the site of the Metrodome likely requiring the team to spend three seasons at TCF Bank Stadium on the campus of the University of Minnesota, a site close to the Metrodome is now being considered, accor…

startribune.com

The problem: The owner of two buildings, one of which is a high-tech hub, isn't interested in selling.

startribune.com

Third Ramsey County proposal is in the works, officials say.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Rams are stepping up their search for a general manager this week. Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the team will interview a pair of candidates on Monday. Joey Clinkscales, vice president of college scouting for the Jets, and …

startribune.com

Ramsey County Commissioner Tony Bennett, the lead proponent of a public subsidy plan to build a Minnesota Vikings stadium in Arden Hills, said a reworked county funding plan needs more time

ESPN.com

We're Black and Blue All Over: In the spring, we discussed the case of retired Minnesota Vikings defensive end Kenechi Udeze, who was unable to continue playing after recovering from leukemia. Udeze was denied coverage under the NFL's disability insuran…